Table 1.
Summary of the hematological and biochemical investigations
| Investigation | Value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| White cell count | 10,570 | 4000–11,000 cells/microL |
| Neutrophils | 7870 | 2000–7000 cells/microL |
| Lymphocytes | 1460 | 1000–4000 cells/microL |
| Hemoglobin | 12.4 | 12–16 g/dL |
| Platelets | 379,000 | 150,000–450,000/microL |
| Blood film | No abnormal cells seen. Within normal limits | |
| Ionized calcium | 1.29 | 1.12–1.32 mmol/L |
| Serum creatinine | 56 | 70–110 micromol/L |
| Sodium | 134 | 135–145 mmol/L |
| Potassium | 4.7 | 3.5–4.5 mmol/L |
| AST | 32 | < 40 U/L |
| ALT | 30 | < 35 U/L |
| Albumin | 35 | 35–45 g/L |
| Globulin | 40 | 30–40 g/L |
| ALP | 106 | 30–120 U/L |
| ESR | 11 | < 20 mm/first hour |
| CRP | 28 | < 6 mg/L |
| TSH | 4.461 | 0.35–4.78 mIU/L |
| Free T4 | 0.93 | 0.89–1.76 ng/dL |
| Rheumatoid factor | < 8 | < 8 IU/L |
| Anti-nuclear antibodies | Negative | |
| HIV 1 and 2 antigen/antibody | Negative | |
| Blood culture | No growth | |
| Urine full report | ||
| Proteins | 1+ | |
| Pus cells | 2–4/HPF | |
| Red cells | 1–2/HPF | |
| Casts | Nil | |
| Urine culture | No growth | |
ALP alkaline phosphatase, ALT alanine transaminase, AST aspartate transaminase, CRP C-reactive protein, ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, HIV human immunodeficiency virus, HPF high-power field, TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone, T4 thyroxine